'''Varsity Scouting''' is a program of the [[Boy Scouts of America]]. It is available to boys under the age of 18 who meet the following qualifications:

'''Varsity Scouting''' is a program of the [[Boy Scouts of America]]. It is available to boys under the age of 18 who meet the following qualifications:

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The Varsity Scout advancement follows the same rank requirements to [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]] and [[Eagle Palms]] as those for Boy Scouts. Supplementing this Eagle trail, a Varsity Scout is also eligible for the additional advancement opportunity of earning the [[Denali Award]]. To do this he must earn at least one [[Varsity Letter]], and serve as Program Manager (a [[Position_of_responsibility#Varsity_Scout_team|position of responsibility]]), acting as primary leader in at least two of the fields of emphasis and participating in the remaining three fields.

The Varsity Scout advancement follows the same rank requirements to [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]] and [[Eagle Palms]] as those for Boy Scouts. Supplementing this Eagle trail, a Varsity Scout is also eligible for the additional advancement opportunity of earning the [[Denali Award]]. To do this he must earn at least one [[Varsity Letter]], and serve as Program Manager (a [[Position_of_responsibility#Varsity_Scout_team|position of responsibility]]), acting as primary leader in at least two of the fields of emphasis and participating in the remaining three fields.

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====Varsity Scout Letter====

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===Varsity Letter===

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{{main|Varsity Scout Letter}}

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{{main|Varsity Letter}}

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{{quote-source|The Varsity Scout letter V-emblem is awarded to team members who participate high-adventure or sports program features and are preceded by training or practice sessions. Activities are planned by the youth high-adventure/sports program manager; participation may also result in the team member receiving a [[Varsity Scout Activity Pins|Varsity Scout activity pin]] for the V-emblem. [[Varsity Scout Letter Bar|Varsity Scout letter bar pins]] are awarded for subsequently completed high-adventure or sports program features.|2000 Varsity Scout Guidebook (34827A)}}

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The Varsity letter may be earned by youth and [[adult member]]s. The youth requirements are:

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:1. Be a registered Varsity Scout team member.

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:2. While a team member, actively participate in or accomplish at least one high-adventure program or sports program to the satisfaction of your Varsity Scout coach.

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:3. Have an attendance record at team meetings and practice sessions of at least 75 percent for three consecutive months.

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:4. Satisfy the Varsity Scout coach that you know and live by the Scout Oath and Law.

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At the completion of each sports season or ultimate adventure, each participating Varsity Scout will receive a medallion to wear on the letter.

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====Denali Award====

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{{main|Denali Award}}

{{main|Denali Award}}

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{{quote-source|The Denali Award is the highest award in Varsity Scouting. Varsity Scouts must earn at least one Varsity Letter, and serve as program manager (a position of responsibility), acting as primary leader in at least two of the fields of emphasis and participating in the remaining three fields.|2000 Varsity Scout Guidebook (34827A)}}

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The Denali Award is available only to a Varsity Scout team's youth members who have already earned the Varsity Scout letter. Denali is the name American Indians gave Mount McKinley, in central Alaska. The requirements for the award are:

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===Merit Badges===

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:1. Be a registered Varsity Scout team member.

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Varsity Scouts can earn [[Merit Badges]] by following the same requirements and policies as [[Boy Scouts]].

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:2. Advance one rank toward Eagle. If you are already an Eagle Scout, earn a Palm.

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:3. Hold leadership positions in a Varsity Scout team for at least six months.

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:4.a. While serving as team captain or a program manager, act as primary leader on at least two activities. Program managers should choose activities in their field of emphasis. Team captains may be primary leaders of activities in any of the five fields of emphasis.

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:4.b. While serving as a program manager or team captain, demonstrate shared leadership skills by participating in supportive roles in activities in each of the three remaining fields of emphasis.

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:5. Satisfy the team captain that you know and live by the [[Varsity Scout Pledge]].

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:6. Complete a progress review ([[board of review]]).

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===Uniforms===

===Uniforms===

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The traditional Boy Scout [[uniform]] with a "Varsity" identification strip above the right pocket and with blaze orange shoulder loops are worn at formal occasions. Many teams design their own T-shirt for outdoor activities.

The traditional Boy Scout [[uniform]] with a "Varsity" identification strip above the right pocket and with blaze orange shoulder loops are worn at formal occasions. Many teams design their own T-shirt for outdoor activities.

===Scout Oath===

===Scout Oath===

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Varsity Scouts will use the [[Scout Oath]]. Varsity team members will also learn and live by the [[Varsity Scout Pledge]].

Varsity Scouts will use the [[Scout Oath]]. Varsity team members will also learn and live by the [[Varsity Scout Pledge]].

==Resources==

==Resources==

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;Program Features: Three volumes of program features support the high-adventure/sports program field of emphasis.

;Program Features: Three volumes of program features support the high-adventure/sports program field of emphasis.

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* [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/VarsityTeamProgram-V1.pdf Varsity Team Program Features V1]

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* [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/VarsityTeamProgram-V2.pdf Varsity Team Program Features V2]

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* [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/VarsityTeamProgram-V3.pdf Varsity Team Program Features V3]

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:Each program feature contains resource materials that will prepare a team for an ultimate adventure or sports season. The high-adventure areas are backpacking, canoe camping, caving, cycling, discover America, fishing, freestyle biking, frontiersman, mechanics, orienteering, rock climbing and rappelling, snow camping, survival, and whitewater canoeing. Each feature contains approximately three months of program.

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Each program feature contains resource materials that will prepare a team for an ultimate adventure or sports season. The high-adventure areas are backpacking, canoe camping, caving, cycling, discover America, fishing, freestyle biking, frontiersman, mechanics, orienteering, rock climbing and rappelling, snow camping, survival, and whitewater canoeing. Each feature contains approximately three months of program.

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Organization

Varsity Scout strip. Worn over the right pocket, centered above the BSA strip or above the interpreter strip and below the BSA nameplate.

Varsity Scouts are members of a Varsity Scout Team chartered to a community organization, such as a church or service club. It is led by a youth Varsity Scout team Captain and an adult leader called a Varsity Team Coach. The coach is supported by an adult Team Committee, made up of parents and members of the chartered organization. It is a stand-alone unit, chartered independently of a Scout troop, but the chartering procedure is essentially the same.

Program

Varsity Scouting has five fields of emphasis. A youth member, called a Program Manager, is responsible for each of the five fields of emphasis and works with an adult member called a Program Adviser from the team committee to coordinate each phase of the program. The five fields of emphasis are:

The emphasis is on service, with the intent that it become integral to one's daily experience. Projects are conceived, planned, managed, and carried out by individual Varsity Scouts and/or the Varsity Scout team.

Varsity Scouts take an active part in special programs and events at district, council, regional, and national levels.

Leadership and program

Varsity Scouting offers five program fields of emphasis: Advancement, High-Adventure/Sports, Personal
development, Service, and Special Programs and Events. Each of these programs is led by a member of the team called a Program Manager, who receives assistance from a member of the Team Committee.

Advancement and recognition

The Varsity Scout advancement follows the same rank requirements to Eagle and Eagle Palms as those for Boy Scouts. Supplementing this Eagle trail, a Varsity Scout is also eligible for the additional advancement opportunity of earning the Denali Award. To do this he must earn at least one Varsity Letter, and serve as Program Manager (a position of responsibility), acting as primary leader in at least two of the fields of emphasis and participating in the remaining three fields.

Varsity Letter

The Varsity Scout letter V-emblem is awarded to team members who participate high-adventure or sports program features and are preceded by training or practice sessions. Activities are planned by the youth high-adventure/sports program manager; participation may also result in the team member receiving a Varsity Scout activity pin for the V-emblem. Varsity Scout letter bar pins are awarded for subsequently completed high-adventure or sports program features.

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— 2000 Varsity Scout Guidebook (34827A)

Denali Award

The Denali Award is the highest award in Varsity Scouting. Varsity Scouts must earn at least one Varsity Letter, and serve as program manager (a position of responsibility), acting as primary leader in at least two of the fields of emphasis and participating in the remaining three fields.

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— 2000 Varsity Scout Guidebook (34827A)

Merit Badges

Uniforms

The traditional Boy Scout uniform with a "Varsity" identification strip above the right pocket and with blaze orange shoulder loops are worn at formal occasions. Many teams design their own T-shirt for outdoor activities.

Each program feature contains resource materials that will prepare a team for an ultimate adventure or sports season. The high-adventure areas are backpacking, canoe camping, caving, cycling, discover America, fishing, freestyle biking, frontiersman, mechanics, orienteering, rock climbing and rappelling, snow camping, survival, and whitewater canoeing. Each feature contains approximately three months of program.